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Altınkum, Turkey

Full City Profile

2,000 Population 3/sq mi density
2,152 ft Elevation 656 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Altınkum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Area589.2 sq mi (1,526.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates38.2637°N, 41.0625°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 98 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 115 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 133 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 122 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 130 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 101 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 106 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 131 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 132 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 129 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 108 km
May 7, 1992 15 km N of Ar?cak, Turkey M5.2 94 km
Mar 8, 2010 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Jun 23, 2011 24 km SW of Kovanc?lar, Turkey M5.2 129 km
Mar 8, 2010 21 km ENE of Palu, Turkey M5.1 98 km
Mar 24, 2010 17 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey M5.1 102 km
Sep 17, 1994 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey M5.1 62 km
Mar 26, 2012 10 km NNE of Bulan?k, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Sep 17, 2013 17 km S of Varto, Turkey M5.0 92 km
Jul 2, 2006 4 km WSW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Altınkum has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 33°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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